| Name |
Steve Pierce |
| Name of your business: |
Life Maid Easy LLC. |
| When did you open your business? |
1968 |
| What services do you offer? |
Residential cleaning service, maid service, window cleaning |
| Why did you start the business? |
My wife was working for the largest building contractor in our town and I felt that we could do this together |
| How many people are in your company? |
At this time, 18 employees |
| What has been the biggest surprise, good or bad, since you started? |
The biggest surprise was how much we were needed in our community |
| What is the toughest part of running your business? |
The business pretty much operates on it's own because of the systems we have developed and hiring good employees |
| What is the best part of running your business? |
Meeting so many people and learning to trust employees and clients over the many years |
| Is there anything that you would have done differently? |
I truly enjoy every part of operating our business |
| What is the most important thing you will be adding, doing, changing in the next year for your business? |
Perhaps advertising more to attract more clients |
| Where do you see your business in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years? |
Our constant growth will be our biggest joy |
| What advice could you give others and please don't hold back! |
This has not been the easiest business, but it has been the most satisfying. Enjoy working with our employees and our clients |
| How do you use MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to help you with your business? |
Constantly referencing to the many articles and posts from the members |
| School - high school, college, technical school: |
Graduated in 1961 from Gardiner High School, Gardiner, Maine |
| What are some of your prior jobs or businesses? |
Managed a large supermarket for 4 years, served 7 years in US Army, and grew up working in our family grocery market |
| Is there a specific person or event in your life that made you decide to go into business for yourself? |
My loving and understanding wife Carlene |
| Web Site: |
http://lifemaideasy.com |
| Email Address: |
[email protected] |
